Special educational needs statistics

Number of pupils with SEN requriements

1,766,924

Percentage of pupils with SEN requirements

19.5%

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Overall SEN totals

Number of pupils on SEN support

1,284,284

Increase of 3.7%

Number of Education, health and care plans at January 2025

482,640

Increase of 11.1%

Total pupils with special education needs

1,766,924

Increase of 4.3%

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Type of need

Source: Special educational needs in England, Academic year 2025

Characteristics

Educational settings

Absence and exclusions

Outcomes and attainment

Post-16 learner participation

Destinations

Experience of the SEND system